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• hold up to 30 hours of High Definition programming or 200 hours of Standard Definition programming
• 1 DIRECTV HD DVR
• HD outputs configured for 480p, 480i, 720p, and 1080i formats
• Watch one program while recording two others
• 5.1 digital optical audio output and HDMI/DVI, component, composite and S-video outputs
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 22.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 16.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 15.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 20.25 inches | | Package Width:
| 15.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 8.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 11.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 18 reviews |
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 BEWAREApr 02, 2009
This HD-DVR is the old model HR10-250. If you buy this you will not get all the new hd chns you'll only get about 7 of the 130 available and eventually these will be phased out as well.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 good but not new technology, it is not mpeg4 compatibleNov 03, 2008
This was a very good product when the technology was around but recent mpeg 4 technology has since replaced this receiver. Directv has since started upgrading the number of hd channels they provide so it is best not to get this receiver and instead it is recommended to go with a Directv plus hd-dvr receiver from Directv, such as the hr20 or newer model of receiver (The hr10 with tivo that is being advertised here is only mpeg 2 compatible) While there are currently no mpeg 4 compatible Directv hd-dvr's with Tivo software, Directv is currently working with Tivo to produce a future generation box that will be compatible. It is expected for relase sometime in 2009. My advice is to not get this receiver and instead get the Directv plus hd-dvr receiver from Directv (see Directv.com)or wait until an mpeg 4 compatible hd-dvr with tivo software is released in 2009 through Directv. Visit there website for more information.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 has too many bugsSep 08, 2008
Known issues with recording series, recording HD content, recording at all.
Mine get about 40% of what is programmed. DirecTV refuses to replace saying, and this is a quote, "the inability of the DVR to record series is normal therefore we are not authorized to do a replacement" Spent 3 hours on the phone, was hung up on 3 times. By far the worst customer service I have ever experienced in my entire life. I will be paying the 300 dollar fine to end my service early.
DO not get it.
1 of 3 found the following review helpful:
DIRETV HD DVR Inferior to TivoMay 16, 2008
The new DIRECTV HD DVR unit is inferior to Tivo in major ways.
First let me say that I have used the new DIRETV HD DVR unit for more then one month. Also I own more then one of these units, I have three and have experienced all of the same problems with all three of the units.
These units are poorly made.
During playback of recorded programs I have experienced stuttering and eventual freezing up of the video & audio. The only way [& the way DIRECTV told me to correct this problem] to correct this problem is to unplug the unit and restart everythingm, which works but thne it starts up again in a couple of hours. Also the only other way to fix the problem I was told by DIRECTV technical support was to erase and reformat the hard drive, which I did [and lost all recorded programs doing] only to receive the same results as unplugging the machine.
Aside from the above also I have experienced shows that recorded but no sound on the recording would play. The only way to fix this was to reboot the whole system again same as above.
Also I have experineced shows that say they are recording in my to do list and even on the guide but they don't show up as recorded on my playlist. Same thing as above on how to correct this.
Programing wise it is inferior to Tivo which is much simpler to use & has better "Wish List", "Date Programing", "Season Pass" features that make finding and recording shows much easier. It is especially poor in finding your favorite sports teams and recording sports events.
Besides being much easier to use in recording, Tivo is also more accurate in it's recordings. With Tivo you could search ahead 3 to 4 weeks in a calender to record shows whereas DIRECTV's unit in many cases is only good a week out.
When I put in a Series to Record sports event like UEFA Cup it records many soccer events that have nothing to do with the UEFA Cup etc.
I love my DIRECTV but I hate their HD DVR unit, it is a terrible product. I'm canceling my serivce and switching to Cable with a TIVO unit.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Still working well after one yearFeb 16, 2007
I bought this unit in Dec 05, and it is still working well a year later. I've only had one instance where it locked up and needed to be reset (with no loss of recorded shows).
The other reviewers have gone over the features, so I won't repeat those here, other than to say that it works as advertised.
The main feature lacking is DVD recording capability, however none of the other HD units that I examined had that ability either. Also, there's no high-speed dubbing option, so recording to an external VCR or DVD must be done at 1X speed.
I'm planning to keep this unit, until they make a DirecTV unit that has HD and DVD recording capability.
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